Norway Walks Away from Massive Quantity of Oil The Lofoten Islands, located deep in the Norwegian Arctic Circle, are home to unique ecosystems, dramatic mountains, and pristine nature.ย Rich in biodiversity, the islands also appear to be rich in oil sediments. With such valuable resources, Lofoten is highly sought after by the country’s oil industry. Estimates suggest that 1 billion to 3 billion barrels of oil could be […] Industry News Emily Crofton | December 20, 2019 3 Comments
Need A New Pair of Ski Touring Glasses? Check Out The Sunski Sidekicks Collection [Sponsoredย byย Sunski Sunglasses] Spring is my favorite time for ski touring. The sun is shining, the big lines are filled in, and the snow is stable. It’s just a great time to be outside in the mountains. On beautiful spring days, I typically just ski in sunglasses and leave the goggles at home. Finding a good pair of touring shades can […] Gear Review Mike Lavery | March 25, 2019 0 Comments
Wasatch Dispatch: March Comes Rolling Deep!! Deep Utah powder has covered everything! It just keeps snowing here in the Wasatch Mountains. Another right-side up storm: a foot of heavy snow to smooth the tracks, topped off by two feet of perfect blower powder. The best thing to do, so they say, is to go ski it. With a couple of options in mind, we figured today […] Backcountry John Solder | March 15, 2019 0 Comments
February Trip Report: Ski touring at Ymir Lodge, BC. Ymir Lodge is off the beaten path and under the radar. This rustic lodge is tucked away in the Nelson range and offers unique access to all kinds of terrain. Accessible by helicopter, this ski touring lodge starts you off at 1970m with fantastic skiing in all directions. Plenty of tree skiing means great runs in any condition, and impressive […] Trip Report Pete B | March 8, 2019 0 Comments
Wasatch Dispatch: Lisa Falls This past weekend was one for the books all across the Wasatch. People were getting after it! Lots of classic lines went down (hypodermic needle, Y-couloir) and even some of the once in a wild-hair line (Medusa face, yikes). But we had the big mama in mind, the most vert you can ski in the Wasatch, Lisa Falls. Clocking in […] Backcountry John Solder | March 1, 2019 0 Comments
January Trip Report: Cold Smoke Powder At Valhalla Mountain Touring, B.C. Nestled deep in a secluded valley in the Valhalla mountain range of BC is a little slice of paradise known as Valhalla Mountain Touring. A beautiful post and beam lodge offers a temporary home for those that venture into this remote mountain wilderness, but despite the comforts found inside, the real treasure lies in the surrounding hills. I was lucky […] Trip Report Pete B | February 22, 2019 0 Comments
Wasatch Dispatch: Code Blue | After the Big Storm After a long steady Wasatch storm cycle, and a lot of greybirdย skiing, the clouds finally cleared and the powder was waiting to be harvested under a deep blue sky. Fire up boys, we have a CODE BLUEBIRD! Multiple storms added up to multiple feet of new snow. But the best was saved for last, 2 feet of cold Utah blower […] Backcountry John Solder | February 15, 2019 0 Comments
Rogers Pass, BC Trip Report: Skiing off Rogers Peak – Rogers Pass Highest Run Report from January 29, 2019 Laurent and I were driving up Rogers Pass once again, this time to conquer a titan, Rogers Peak in Glacier National Park. From the top of its 3185 meters, this imposing mountain, the neighboring saw-tooth shaped Swiss Peak and bizarre Mt Tupper dominated the horizon. This area of Glacier National Park reminded me of a […] Trip Report Olivier Denis-Larocque | February 8, 2019 0 Comments